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Re-peopling, Brain Freeze, and l’Esprit de l’Escalier
Our November Fridays Together conversation was such a pleasure and so illuminating. Special thanks to our special guest, Olivia James! Olivia spoke about the challenges so many of us are experiencing right now as we commence "re-peopling." During the lockdowns and...
How to Respond to Trauma: Be Flexible
Last night, I threw out my outline. I had a plan for what we were to cover in class, but the students wanted to talk about something else: Astroworld. We talked about the horrific nature of the tragedy, the desire to hold someone accountable, and how to raise...
The Key to Strong Leadership? Empathy.
"A lack of empathy can lead to avoidance, where bad behaviors can flourish, and snap decisions, which may be cruel and ineffective. This is because, without empathy, it can be difficult to diagnose problems, give effective feedback, or recognize the need for a strong...
Fridays Together: Thoughts on Anger
Our September Fridays Together conversation was about anger. It's in the air lately, isn't it? We talked about political vitriol, the mask wars, and growing frustration about the rising Covid rates. We discussed how to handle anger directed at you, particularly...
Fridays Together: How to Recognize and Address Compassion Fatigue
"You aren't required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm."That was just one of the pieces of wisdom shared by our incredibly thoughtful and insightful group during our August Fridays Together conversation. I was blown away again and again by the group's calm,...
Leading with Psychological Safety
If you manage people, you'll want to check out Adam Grant's recent podcast episode on psychological safety, featuring Amy Edmondson, Admiral McRaven, and more. It talks about why and how to make it okay for team members to share with you their mistakes, their ideas,...
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